Clearpath Jackal
Small, fast outdoor field robotics research UGV
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The Jackal is a compact, weatherproof unmanned ground vehicle from Clearpath Robotics designed as an entry-level platform for outdoor field robotics research and development. It features a rugged skid-steer aluminum chassis with an integrated onboard computer, GPS, and IMU, and ships fully integrated with ROS for out-of-the-box autonomy. The platform is plug-and-play compatible with a wide range of sensors and accessories such as LiDAR and cameras.
Released: 2014
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Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Overview
The Clearpath Jackal is a small, fast unmanned ground vehicle built as an entry-level platform for outdoor field robotics research. Its rugged, weatherproof aluminum chassis houses an integrated onboard computer along with GPS and an IMU, all fully integrated with ROS so researchers can begin developing autonomous behaviors out of the box.
With a high-torque four-wheel-drive skid-steer drivetrain, the Jackal is designed to operate across a range of outdoor terrain and environmental conditions. Onboard user power outputs and standard mounting points make it straightforward to add perception and navigation payloads.
Like the rest of Clearpath's research robot lineup, the Jackal is plug-and-play compatible with a broad catalog of sensors and accessories, allowing teams to quickly expand the platform for their specific research and development needs.
Key Features
- Compact, weatherproof skid-steer chassis built for outdoor field research
- High-torque four-wheel-drive drivetrain for varied terrain
- Integrated onboard computer, GPS, and IMU with full ROS integration
- Plug-and-play compatibility with a wide range of LiDAR, camera, and other sensor accessories
- User power outputs and mounting options for custom payloads
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Clearpath Robotics — Product Lineup
Clearpath Jackal is a compact indoor/outdoor UGV widely used in robotics research; native ROS integration makes it a standard platform for autonomous navigation research.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
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- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2 (Humble, Jazzy)
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Bluetooth |
Environment
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 45°C |
| IP Rating | IP62 |
Mechanics
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 2 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 20 kg |
Physical
| Weight | 17 kg |
| Height | 250 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 2 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | IMU, GPS, encoder odometry |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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